HR Generalist

Harvey Performance Company • Meridian, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist serves as a trusted HR partner to site leaders and employees in a multi-shift, hourly manufacturing environment. The role supports core HR processes, including employee relations, leave and accommodations, compliance, HRIS and payroll transactions, onboarding, and engagement. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist works independently, applies sound judgment in interpreting policy and applicable law, and recommends practical solutions to site leaders. The role is based at the company's facility in Meridian, Idaho, and includes a willingness to travel to facilities in New England.

Requirements

• Ideally 3 or more years of HR generalist experience, including employee relations and leave administration; candidates with more or less experience are encouraged to apply if they bring the skills and judgment to succeed.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and applicable state leave laws, or the ability to build that knowledge quickly.
• Accurate and detail-oriented in documentation, data entry, audits, and follow-up.
• Credible, approachable, and responsive, with the ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining HR boundaries and consistent processes.
• Sound judgment, clear and professional communication, and the ability to coach leaders through difficult conversations.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and follow through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Willingness to travel to facilities in New England.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience are also considered.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems and Microsoft Office; comfort learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned sites and build working knowledge of site operations and teams.
• Advise and coach site leaders on policy application, performance management, attendance, and corrective action, including preparing for employee conversations and reviewing documentation.
• Identify trends and recurring concerns in employee relations matters and exit feedback, and recommend and help implement improvements.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding with relevant stakeholders, including first-day activities, entrance and exit interviews, and documentation.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns and resolve issues independently.
• Coach and advise leaders investigating employee concerns, including planning the approach, fact-finding, and documentation; join or lead conversations as needed and consult legal counsel when appropriate.
• Interpret and apply policies and applicable law consistently in consultation with the HR Manager; communicate policy updates and recommend clarifications or revisions.
• Prepare, audit, and process personnel action forms for new hires, pay changes, and status changes; troubleshoot HRIS and payroll data and pay issues with payroll and other teams.
• Support timekeeping accuracy and break and meal-period compliance across shifts by reviewing punches and exceptions, correcting errors, and coaching leaders on applicable requirements.
• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, and resolve employee benefits questions with the benefits team.
• Administer FMLA and applicable state leaves from start to finish, including eligibility, notices, designation, tracking, and return-to-work; advise employees and leaders on options and responsibilities.
• Manage the interactive process for accommodation requests, including communication, documentation, meetings, and follow-up.
• Administer workers’ compensation and unemployment claims, including reporting, documentation, and coordination with carriers and state agencies.
• Maintain and audit compliance records, I-9 documentation, and required postings; stay current on federal and state employment law requirements affecting assigned sites.
• Analyze HR reports, including headcount and turnover, and share insights and recommendations with site leaders and HR leadership.
• Partner with site leaders to identify training needs and coordinate and help deliver training suited to operational needs, schedules, and shifts.
• Support company-wide training and communications, adapting rollouts for assigned sites and ensuring employees and leaders are informed.
• Support site events, employee appreciation, recognition celebrations, and local engagement initiatives within approved budgets and guidelines.
• Contribute to HR projects, recruiting events and career fairs, process improvements, and company-wide events; lead assigned workstreams.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee equity program.
• 401(k) match program.
• Profit sharing.
• Four-day work weeks are offered.
• Employee referral program.
• Relocation assistance for candidates who are not local to the area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level